Archive for August, 2016
Professional Athletes Set For Golf Tournament
The golfers competing at the inaugural Pro Sports World Championship of Golf at Bermuda’s Port Royal Golf Course from September 8 to September 10 will include athletes that have won championships in other sports, including the World Series, Super Bowl and Stanley Cup. A spokesperson said, “Event organizer Brady Whittingham started a recent... Read more of this article
Allied World Appoints Dale Chow As Senior VP
Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, AG announced that Dale Chow has been appointed to Senior Vice President, Professional Lines for Allied World Bermuda. In this role, Chow will be responsible for the strategic direction, management, marketing and underwriting of Allied World Bermuda’s professional lines, which include primary and excess Directors... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Aug 25 2016
August 25 saw 52,466 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $340,119.50 BD. 33,066 shares were traded by Bermuda Press [Holdings] Ltd, closing up 32.1% at $7.00 per share, while another 19,400 shares were traded by Ascendant Group Limited, closing even at $5.60 per share. The BSX finished at 1,276.30, up 0.17% on the day. There was 1... Read more of this article
‘Genius’ Film To Screen For A Second Time
A feature film with an all-star cast that includes Colin Firth and Jude Law is to screen for a second time in the Tradewinds Auditorium of the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute. Genius, which also stars Nicole Kidman, Laura Linney, Guy Pearce and Dominic West, will screen on Sunday August 28 at 3pm. Trailer for Genius The film is a stirring... Read more of this article
Dennis Brown: “A Tribute To Coach Speedy”
[Written by Dennis Brown] First of all, I am truly sorry for not being able to attend the home going service of our dear friend and colleague Jermaine “Speedy” Smith, as I am currently abroad with my family on a much needed vacation. When I received the news from Cal that Speedy had passed, I was on my daily stroll at Admiralty House with the dogs.... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: August 25 ZBM Evening News
The Bermuda Broadcasting Company is continuing to live stream their evening news programme online, with an aim to expand the ability for viewers, both on the island and abroad, to watch their broadcast. The live video will begin at 7.00pm, and play to 7.30pm, and then the replay will be instantly available: Related Stories 30 Minute Video: Dec 30... Read more of this article
Bermuda Sanshou Association Receive $10,000
The Minister of National Security Jeffrey Baron recently presented a cheque worth $10,000 to the Bermuda Sanshou Association as part of the Cash Back for Communities programme. A spokesperson said, “Cash Back is made possible through the Confiscated Assets or proceeds of crime initiative, where seized funds are given back to worthy organisations... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Friday August 26
Friday, August 26 is expected to be partly cloudy, with the high to be near 29°C/84°F and the low to be near 26°C/79°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be NNW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 72%. Sunrise will be at 6.49am and sunset will be at 7.51pm. High tide will be at 2.26am and 3.11pm, while low tide will... Read more of this article
Lightning Strikes Causes Damage At Airport
The Air Traffic Control Tower and the Long Range Radar at the airport suffered damage from lightning strikes during the thunderstorm yesterday, the government confirmed today. A spokesperson said, “During the severe thunderstorm activity yesterday [August 24, 2016], the Air Traffic Control Tower and the Long Range Radar at the L.F. Wade International... Read more of this article
Keeper Nathan Trott, West Ham Face Swansea
West Ham United Premier League 2 goalkeeper Bermudian Nathan Trott will be looking to help his team continue its winning ways when the club matches up with Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium tomorrow [Aug 25]. A story on the West Ham United website said, “The Hammers go into the game on the back of a terrific 3-1 victory against Newcastle United... Read more of this article
BECL Set To Close Early At 1.00pm Tomorrow
Bermuda Emissions Control Limited [BECL] will close at 1.00pm tomorrow [Aug 26], opening for business again on Monday, August 29. A Government spokesperson said, “Mr. Donal Smith, the Managing Director of the Bermuda Emissions Control Limited [BECL] wishes to inform the public that BECL will close at 1.00pm on Friday, August 26, 2016. “They... Read more of this article
Court: Man Denies Taking Items Into Prison
Appearing in Magistrates Court, a 27-year-old man denied attempting to convey prohibited articles in prison. Kadeem Abraham pleaded not guilty to the charge that in July 2016, he attempted to convey prohibited articles into Westgate Correctional Facility. Magistrate Khamisi Tokunbo set trial for November and granted bail at $4,000. [Note: Due to legal... Read more of this article
